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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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