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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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