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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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