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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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