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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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