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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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