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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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