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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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