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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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