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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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