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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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