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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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