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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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