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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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