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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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