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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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