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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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