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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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