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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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