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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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