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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the 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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