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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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