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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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