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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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