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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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