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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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