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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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