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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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