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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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