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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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