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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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