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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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