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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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