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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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