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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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