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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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