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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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