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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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