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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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