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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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