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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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