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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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