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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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