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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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