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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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