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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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