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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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