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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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