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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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