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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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