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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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