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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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