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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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