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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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