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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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