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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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