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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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