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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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