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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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