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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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