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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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