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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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