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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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