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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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