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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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