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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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