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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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