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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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