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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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