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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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