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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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