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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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