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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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