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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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