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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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