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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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