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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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