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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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