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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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