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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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