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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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