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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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