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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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