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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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