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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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