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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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