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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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