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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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