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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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