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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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