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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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