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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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