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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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