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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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