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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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