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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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