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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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