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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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