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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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