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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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