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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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