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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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