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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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