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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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