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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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