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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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