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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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