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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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