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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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