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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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