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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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