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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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