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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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