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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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