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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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