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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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