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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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