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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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