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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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