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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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