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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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