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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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