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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies 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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