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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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