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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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