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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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