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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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