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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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