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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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