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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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