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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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