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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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