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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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