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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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