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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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