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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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