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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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