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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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