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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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