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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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