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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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