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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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