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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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