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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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