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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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