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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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