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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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