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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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