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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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