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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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