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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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