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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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