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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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