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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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