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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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