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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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