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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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