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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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