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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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