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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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