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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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