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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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