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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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