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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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