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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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