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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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