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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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