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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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