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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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