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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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