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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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