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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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