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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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