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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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