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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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