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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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