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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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