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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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