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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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