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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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