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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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