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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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