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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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