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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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