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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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