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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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