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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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