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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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