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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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