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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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