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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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