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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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