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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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