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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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