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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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