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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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