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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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