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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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