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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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