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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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