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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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