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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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