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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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