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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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