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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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