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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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