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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major 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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