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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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