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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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