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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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