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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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