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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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