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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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