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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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