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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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