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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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