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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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