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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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