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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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