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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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