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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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