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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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