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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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