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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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