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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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