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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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