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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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