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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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