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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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