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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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