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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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