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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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