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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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