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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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