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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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