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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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