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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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