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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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