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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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