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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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