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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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