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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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