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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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