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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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