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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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