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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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