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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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