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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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