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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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