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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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