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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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