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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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