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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes 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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