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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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