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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the 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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