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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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