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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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