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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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