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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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