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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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