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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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