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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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