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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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