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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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