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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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