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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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