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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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