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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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