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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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