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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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