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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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