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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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