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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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