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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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