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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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