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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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