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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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