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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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