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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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