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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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