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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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