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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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