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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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