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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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