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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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