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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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