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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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