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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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