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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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