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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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