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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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