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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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