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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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