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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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