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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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