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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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