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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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