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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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