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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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