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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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