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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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