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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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