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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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