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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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