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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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