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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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