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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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