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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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