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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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