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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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