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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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