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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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