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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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