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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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