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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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