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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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