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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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