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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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