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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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