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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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