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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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