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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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