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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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