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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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