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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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