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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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