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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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