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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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