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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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