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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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