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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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