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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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