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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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