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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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