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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key 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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