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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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