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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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