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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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