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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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