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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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