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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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