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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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