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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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