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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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