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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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