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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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