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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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