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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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