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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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