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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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