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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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