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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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