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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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