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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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