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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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