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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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