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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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