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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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