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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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