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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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