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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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