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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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