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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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