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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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