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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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