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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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