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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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