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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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