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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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