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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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