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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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