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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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