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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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