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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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