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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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