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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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