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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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