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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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