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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge 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 thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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