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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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