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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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