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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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