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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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