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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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