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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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