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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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