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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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