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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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