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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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