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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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