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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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