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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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