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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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