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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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