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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the 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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