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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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