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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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