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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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