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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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