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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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