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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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