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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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