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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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