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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the 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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