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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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