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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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