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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the 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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