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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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