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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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