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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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