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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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