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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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