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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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