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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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