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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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