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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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