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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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