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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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