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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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