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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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