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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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