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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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