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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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