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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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