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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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