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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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