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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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