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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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