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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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