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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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