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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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