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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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