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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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