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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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