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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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