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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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