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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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