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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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