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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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