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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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