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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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