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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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