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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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