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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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