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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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