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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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