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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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