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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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