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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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