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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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