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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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