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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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