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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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