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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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