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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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