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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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