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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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