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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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