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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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