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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping 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 book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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