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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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