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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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