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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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