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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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