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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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