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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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