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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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