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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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