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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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