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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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