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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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