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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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