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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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