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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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