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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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