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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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