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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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