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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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