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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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