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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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