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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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