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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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