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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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