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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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