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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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