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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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