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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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