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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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