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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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