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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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