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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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