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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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