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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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