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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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