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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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