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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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