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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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