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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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