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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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