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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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