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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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