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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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