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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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