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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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