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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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