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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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