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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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