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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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