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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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