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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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