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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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