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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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